If you’re tired of the mess that your modems, routers, and cables are making on your desk, this simple frame design offers a nice-looking alternative for better organization. »6/22/15 2:30pm 6/22/15 2:30pm

Lamp switches near the bulb can be awkward to reach, especially if the shade is large. Installing an inline cord switch is an easy project that will make turning on your lamps much easier. »4/22/15 11:09am 4/22/15 11:09am

A coiled cable can be easier to manage than a long cord that gets tangled up. If that's what you want with your USB cable, then Instructables user pizzidave has a quick way to do that with just a pencil, tape and a blow dryer. »4/23/14 10:30am 4/23/14 10:30am

Magnetic cable catchers like the MOS Organizer are great, but they're pretty expensive considering it's just a block of magnets. If you'd prefer to make one for yourself, Makeuseof has a guide for doing it with repurposed materials. »2/11/14 2:30pm 2/11/14 2:30pm

Some headphones come with crazy long cords, which makes managing them a pain. If you have any long cable that you use often, then consider braiding them as MrNurse on the Head-Fi forums does. »12/08/13 3:00pm 12/08/13 3:00pm

You don't need expensive or specialized products to organize the cable clutter hanging down from the back of your desk. Justin Klosky, from the OCD Experience, shows us in this video how he does it, using some simple black PVC pipe and some metal mounting strips. »5/17/13 4:30am 5/17/13 4:30am

Cable drops are little nubs of rubbery plastic that adhere to pretty much any surface and hold to your cables tight, whether they're hanging off a desk, upside down, or right-side up. Of course, if you need to remove them you can pull them out and put them back with little effort. »3/07/13 1:00pm 3/07/13 1:00pm

A number of cables stick to magnets automatically, but some need a little help to stay put. The MOS Magnetic Cable organizer adds magnet clips to your cables for easier identification and so they quickly attach to a metal base plate for quick access. »2/20/13 1:00pm 2/20/13 1:00pm

There's no shortage of cable management options, but often times you need to employ a few different options in order to keep yours neat, tidy, and accessible. When you want to add flexibility and position cables virtually anywhere, a suction cup is your best friend. Instructables user openproducts explains how easy… »2/05/13 2:30pm 2/05/13 2:30pm

If your laptop cable isn't long enough to sit the power brick on the floor, redditor agentdax5 has a great trick for keeping it on your desk: just wrap a rubber band around it. »1/17/13 12:00pm 1/17/13 12:00pm

Whether you know someone traveling around the world or their commute to work feels like it, you can make their life much easier with these awesome travel organization tools. »11/21/12 8:00am 11/21/12 8:00am

Whether it's for a co-worker, family member, or friend, the gift of productivity and organization can last for years. While tools for working better may not seem like the most fun holiday surprise, they can make a positive difference in a day at the office. Give the gift of productivity this year with these awesome… »11/21/12 8:00am 11/21/12 8:00am

If you've ever walked around with headphones—and chances are you have—you know the cord flies around a bit and sometimes, in an unfortunate moment, gets caught and causes all sorts of trouble? Clipping the cord to your short solves this problem, and now you can do that by simply upgrading a button. »10/29/12 3:30pm 10/29/12 3:30pm

The Conair Travel Smart Adapter Combo provides everything you need in an international power converter: it's lightweight, small, self-contained, capable of operating in most countries, and protects you against power surges. Also, it's pretty cheap. »10/25/12 11:00am 10/25/12 11:00am

We've featured many ways to manage cables, many of which involve wrapping techniques that are good buy time consuming. Wouldn't it be better if you didn't have to do much of anything? Well, that's an option. Just shove each cable in its own plastic bag. The folks over at life tips blog Life Don't Panic explain: »10/24/12 12:30pm 10/24/12 12:30pm